Future of EVs 'looks Chinese rather than European' The future is "still electric" but it's "looking Chinese rather European", according to independent motoring expert for Carzone Conor Faughnan after recent reports on global car giants retreating from thei EV strategies. Business • 20 Feb
Future of EVs 'looks Chinese rather than European' The future is "still electric" but it's "looking Chinese rather European", according to independent motoring expert for Carzone Conor Faughnan after recent reports on global car giants retreating from thei EV strategies. Business • 20 Feb
Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather Farmers in the east of the country hit by significant wet weather in recent weeks have said they are struggling with slurry storage capacity, as they are unable to spread slurry on saturated ground. Agriculture • 20 Feb
Farmers warn of slurry storage issues after wet weather Farmers in the east of the country hit by significant wet weather in recent weeks have said they are struggling with slurry storage capacity, as they are unable to spread slurry on saturated ground. Agriculture • 20 Feb
Irish business confidence at lowest level since pandemic Irish business confidence has fallen to 54%, the lowest level since the covid-19 pandemic, and down from 81% at the start of last year. Business • 18 Feb
Irish business confidence at lowest level since pandemic Irish business confidence has fallen to 54%, the lowest level since the covid-19 pandemic, and down from 81% at the start of last year. Business • 18 Feb
Work underway on consumer investment platform - FSI Financial Services Ireland says it is developing a platform to make it easier for Irish consumers to make investments. Business • 16 Feb
Work underway on consumer investment platform - FSI Financial Services Ireland says it is developing a platform to make it easier for Irish consumers to make investments. Business • 16 Feb
19,600 uninsured vehicles seized in 2025, says MIBI A total of 19,673 vehicles were seized by gardaí last year for being driven without insurance, according to a report from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland. Ireland • 16 Feb
19,600 uninsured vehicles seized in 2025, says MIBI A total of 19,673 vehicles were seized by gardaí last year for being driven without insurance, according to a report from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland. Ireland • 16 Feb
Role of stay-at-home parent valued at €60,000 a year It would cost around €60,112 per year to employ someone to do the various jobs carried out by a stay-at-home parent, according to new research. Ireland • 13 Feb
Role of stay-at-home parent valued at €60,000 a year It would cost around €60,112 per year to employ someone to do the various jobs carried out by a stay-at-home parent, according to new research. Ireland • 13 Feb
Irish exports to Egypt grew by 5% last year A new report from the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) examines the potential for Egypt to become Ireland's next big export market over the next five years. Business • 12 Feb
Irish exports to Egypt grew by 5% last year A new report from the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce (AICC) examines the potential for Egypt to become Ireland's next big export market over the next five years. Business • 12 Feb
Compliance notices for McGregor, Jackson for social posts Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor and beauty influencer Suzanne Jackson have been served with compliance notices by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for failing to disclose the commercial nature of some of their posts on Instagram. Ireland • 12 Feb
Compliance notices for McGregor, Jackson for social posts Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor and beauty influencer Suzanne Jackson have been served with compliance notices by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for failing to disclose the commercial nature of some of their posts on Instagram. Ireland • 12 Feb
SIPTU members at RTÉ vote in confidence ballot SIPTU has begun balloting its members in RTÉ on whether they have confidence in the broadcaster's senior leadership team and its implementation of the organisation's five-year strategy. Ireland • 12 Feb
SIPTU members at RTÉ vote in confidence ballot SIPTU has begun balloting its members in RTÉ on whether they have confidence in the broadcaster's senior leadership team and its implementation of the organisation's five-year strategy. Ireland • 12 Feb
M&A activity up in 2025 but values fell - William Fry The value of mergers and acquisitions deals involving Irish companies fell sharply last year, according to William Fry. Business • 11 Feb
M&A activity up in 2025 but values fell - William Fry The value of mergers and acquisitions deals involving Irish companies fell sharply last year, according to William Fry. Business • 11 Feb
Bankinter continues Irish expansion with deposit accounts Bankinter has launched two new deposit savings offerings as it continues its expansion into the Irish market. Business • 10 Feb
Bankinter continues Irish expansion with deposit accounts Bankinter has launched two new deposit savings offerings as it continues its expansion into the Irish market. Business • 10 Feb
Lidl Ireland spending on Irish goods & services hits €2bn Lidl Ireland spent more than €2 billion on Irish goods and services last year, a 20% increase on 2024. Business • 09 Feb
Lidl Ireland spending on Irish goods & services hits €2bn Lidl Ireland spent more than €2 billion on Irish goods and services last year, a 20% increase on 2024. Business • 09 Feb
Home-buying process leads to overbidding, delays - ESRI The process of buying a home in Ireland leads to overbidding and creates delays after sales are agreed, causing stress for purchasers, a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found. Business • 09 Feb
Home-buying process leads to overbidding, delays - ESRI The process of buying a home in Ireland leads to overbidding and creates delays after sales are agreed, causing stress for purchasers, a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found. Business • 09 Feb
ECB keeps rates steady, takes dollar weakness in stride The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold as expected today, playing down the impact of dollar moves on its future policy choices and stressing that its inflation outlook remained largely unchanged. Business • 06 Feb
ECB keeps rates steady, takes dollar weakness in stride The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold as expected today, playing down the impact of dollar moves on its future policy choices and stressing that its inflation outlook remained largely unchanged. Business • 06 Feb
Just 7% say housing policy changes make it easier to buy Home buyers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the pace of delivery in the housing market, according to the latest consumer sentiment survey by MyHome. Business • 04 Feb
Just 7% say housing policy changes make it easier to buy Home buyers are becoming increasingly frustrated by the pace of delivery in the housing market, according to the latest consumer sentiment survey by MyHome. Business • 04 Feb
New survey points to optimism for travel sector The findings of a new survey point to optimism for the travel sector in 2026, with strong profitability and revenues. Business • 03 Feb
New survey points to optimism for travel sector The findings of a new survey point to optimism for the travel sector in 2026, with strong profitability and revenues. Business • 03 Feb
Musk merges xAI into SpaceX to build space data centres Elon Musk's SpaceX has taken over his artificial intelligence company xAI in a merger aimed at deploying space-based data centres. Science and Technology • 03 Feb
Musk merges xAI into SpaceX to build space data centres Elon Musk's SpaceX has taken over his artificial intelligence company xAI in a merger aimed at deploying space-based data centres. Science and Technology • 03 Feb
Ireland faces FDI competition from wealthy countries Ireland is facing strong competition to attract foreign direct investment from countries that had not been on the horizon now looking to develop their own strategy and offering large sums of money, according to IDA Chair Feargal O'Rourke. Business • 30 Jan
Ireland faces FDI competition from wealthy countries Ireland is facing strong competition to attract foreign direct investment from countries that had not been on the horizon now looking to develop their own strategy and offering large sums of money, according to IDA Chair Feargal O'Rourke. Business • 30 Jan
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to run US Federal Reserve US President Donald Trump has chosen former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when Jerome Powell's leadership term ends in May. US • 30 Jan
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to run US Federal Reserve US President Donald Trump has chosen former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank when Jerome Powell's leadership term ends in May. US • 30 Jan
Watch: 'Six years of work gone' - Enniscorthy shop owners A couple whose shop in Enniscorthy in Co Wexford was flooded during Storm Chandra say they fear they may never reopen, after six years of work was wiped out in just three hours. Leinster • 29 Jan
Watch: 'Six years of work gone' - Enniscorthy shop owners A couple whose shop in Enniscorthy in Co Wexford was flooded during Storm Chandra say they fear they may never reopen, after six years of work was wiped out in just three hours. Leinster • 29 Jan
Over 36,000 new homes completed in 2025 - CSO A total of 36,284 homes were built in Ireland last year, an increase of 20.4% on 2024, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Jan
Over 36,000 new homes completed in 2025 - CSO A total of 36,284 homes were built in Ireland last year, an increase of 20.4% on 2024, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 29 Jan
Report eyes lowest delivery of student beds in 20 years Only 30% of Large Scale Residential Development applications made it through to commencement over the past three years. Business • 29 Jan
Report eyes lowest delivery of student beds in 20 years Only 30% of Large Scale Residential Development applications made it through to commencement over the past three years. Business • 29 Jan
HBFI grew loan approvals to €3.3 billion in 2025 Loan approvals by State-owned lender Home Building Finance Ireland hit €3.3 billion by the end of last year. Business • 28 Jan
HBFI grew loan approvals to €3.3 billion in 2025 Loan approvals by State-owned lender Home Building Finance Ireland hit €3.3 billion by the end of last year. Business • 28 Jan
Consumers say tipping becoming 'less voluntary' - study Two thirds of consumers believe tipping is becoming "less voluntary", according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 28 Jan
Consumers say tipping becoming 'less voluntary' - study Two thirds of consumers believe tipping is becoming "less voluntary", according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 28 Jan
1 in 4 employees self-identify as neurodivergent - DCU One in four corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from the Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Business • 28 Jan
1 in 4 employees self-identify as neurodivergent - DCU One in four corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from the Institute of Education at Dublin City University (DCU). Business • 28 Jan
